Bakrid festival

May 25, 2026
Confusion over the Bakrid holiday date has now been cleared, with most parts of India set to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid or Id-ul-Zuha, on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

May 25, 2026
The dates for Eid al-Adha celebrations in India have now been officially clarified after religious organizations confirmed that the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon was not sighted earlier this week.

May 23, 2026
The Telangana government has officially revised the Bakrid holiday date for 2026 from May 27 to May 28.

May 22, 2026
Eid al-Adha 2026 is approaching, and several countries have confirmed the festival dates along with official holiday schedules.

May 20, 2026
Bakrid, also known as Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, is expected to be celebrated across India on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Mar 24, 2026
Banks in multiple parts of India will remain closed for four consecutive days next week, from March 26 to March 29, 2026, due to a combination of festival holidays and the regular weekend break.

Sep 12, 2016
Traffic restrictions for Bakrid prayers on Tuesday
